By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIs there something you would like the police to focus on in the community?The Claresholm RCMP are currently working on their performance plan for the next year, and part of that process is setting the year’s policing priorities.Sergeant Rob Harms, the detachment commander, said every year each detachment sets priorities, which are essentially areas the RCMP will … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was another busy three months for the Claresholm RCMP as they continue to address the community’s policing priorities of traffic safety, crime reduction and prevention, and community relations.Sergeant Rob Harms, the Claresholm detachment commander, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 14 meeting of Claresholm town council to give his quarterly report.He opened by noting … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterDespite the impact of the pandemic, that largely shut everything down at certain parts of the past year, the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce had another busy and productive year. The chamber held their annual general meeting in-person at Putters in the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Feb. 17, attracting about 20 people. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIn a split decision, the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek will allow the Hutterian Brethren of Granum to run a water line from their new colony location along an undeveloped road allowance east of Granum.At its Feb. 9 meeting, council was advised by Roly Cochlan, the M.D.’s assistant superintendent, that Granum colony … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterA group from Granum would like to explore the idea of building a new community centre in the hamlet.They appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 9 meeting of the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek.Roy Penniket acted as the spokesperson and outlined what has occurred to date.Essentially they were proposing a Granum … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe National Police Federation is engaging with Albertans across the province to share information it believes shows that Alberta should keep the RCMP and not pursue transitioning to a provincial police service.The federation held an engagement session at Putters at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Jan. 18 where representatives went through a discussion guide.The … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe year 2022 is just over a month old, and the mayor of Claresholm is looking back on what happened in 2021 and ahead to what the new year brings.Chelsae Petrovic was elected in October on a three-point platform of economic development and growth; attracting more nurses and doctors to the community; and building relationships … Read more…